Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Major
- Drydock type: Small
- Railway type: Small
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about GALVESTON port (USGLS) — United States of America (the)
Key information on GALVESTON Port.
GALVESTON (UN/Locode: USGLS), United States of America (the) is a seaport located at approximately 29.31004° N, -94.79931° E.
What type of vessels GALVESTON Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (53.5%), Other (28.5%), Cargo (14.72%) and Passenger (3.27%).
Where is GALVESTON Port located?
Coordinates: 29.31004° N, -94.79931° E.
- BOLIVAR — UN/Locode: USPOB — 29.40376° N, -94.74757° E
- TEXAS CITY — UN/Locode: USTXT — 29.37851° N, -94.89201° E
- BAYTOWN — UN/Locode: USHPY — 29.73000° N, -95.02000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at GALVESTON Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 12.02 m.
What restrictions apply at GALVESTON Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do GALVESTON Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 66; max draft: 22.66; max DWT: 320,785; max GT: 225282; max NT: 189971; min LOA: 8; min draft: 2.29; min DWT: 90; min GT: 290; min NT: 66 and build year: 1965.
Who are the service providers at GALVESTON Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | USGLS |
| Latitude / Longitude | 29.31º, -94.80º |
| Country | USA |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12.02 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
